"President Baker, I have a question." A meticulously combed young man suddenly spoke up.
Mar Gatilahan's attitude can influence a large number of people, but there are still people who follow caution and raise questions.
Baker Richardson immediately looked at the young man and said with a smile: "Please say it, Mr. Gossax."
The young man is the heir to the Gangsax Consortium. His old father is in poor health and has lived in seclusion for many years. The consortium was left to his son to take care of. He is a very talented young man.
"Manipulating time, let's first assume that this is true. Then I want to ask, how should we deal with an enemy who can control time?" Gonzax spread his hands: "In the face of time, all means are in vain."
Having said this, the young heir to the consortium glanced at Mar Getilahan without leaving any trace, and he agreed so happily... Haha.
Just waiting for you to ask... Baker Richardson talked eloquently and answered the questions raised by the young heir. And use the intelligence collected by the island nation as evidence to verify the information.
"To this end, we specially made a test. On the day when Buddha's head died, we extended the timeline. From the time I set out to the day when Buddha's head died, it was a full five hours." Baker Richardson said: "The Buddha's head has not been resurrected, which means that Li Xianyu did not dare to go back in time."
"Our conjecture is correct. Any energy output is not based on thin air. If we want the plane to take off, we must have dye. If we want to use Qi, we must expend physical energy. If he wants to manipulate time, he must pay a price."
The MPs fell silent again, and then there was a low voice of discussion.
Although it can manipulate time, it is extremely restricted. This is undoubtedly good news, if everyone really wants to compete for the treasure.
"Just going back a few dozen minutes, or an hour?" asked a middle-aged man.
"Can you see into the future?"
"Seeing through the future is nothing. In physics, going back in time is a miracle."
"The future is not important? I can go to the future to see if your wife has cheated on you, and you can tell me whether it is important or not."
"The future can be predicted. For example, if I see Mr. Toure that you have a bad complexion, swollen eyes, and a kidney deficiency, I can predict that you will not sleep with a woman tonight. From this, I can predict the longer future. If you don't Take care of yourself, your wife will definitely cheat on you, I hope she won’t hook up with a black man.”
"Shit, you want to fight, don't you? I'm going to cut out your tongue and stuff it into your ass."
There was a heated argument among the MPs, especially two gentlemen who were discussing their wives' cheating. They stood up and rolled up their sleeves, preparing to give each other a set of punches.
The people on the side were either watching the show or starting a fight, trying to persuade them: "There is no media here, no people are watching, and you two have no voters to be responsible for. Let's not engage in politicians fighting in front of the camera and acting for their respective voters." That’s what I saw.”
"There's no need to argue. Predicting the future is nothing. The regret medicine is the most precious thing in the world." Finally, a well-known director in the field of physics stopped the dispute.
"As I said, looking back in time is the most precious thing. Predicting the future will make you a winner in life, so that you will never make mistakes, and your choices will always be right and most beneficial to you. But looking back in time will make you Become a god." The director who is proficient in physics said: "I still can't believe it, because it is impossible, impossible in every sense."
"Don't try to understand it with your scientific thinking," Baker Richardson in the video shrugged: "Can you use science to explain the immortality of the ancient demon? Can you explain the inseparability between the Pantheon Palace and the real world? What's the status? Can you explain this video of people coming back from the dead?"
"Science may be omnipotent, but we have limits. Maybe we haven't even seen the tip of the iceberg of science, and we don't even know how big the field of science is."
The physics director retorted: "I mean, this kind of thing should not exist in our world."
Baker Richardson: "Then it's not from this world. Think about the ancient demon's explanation of that thing: The sky suddenly split open, divine light enveloped the earth, treasures were born in the light, and the world couldn't bear it. It collapsed due to its power, and the earth's fire spewed out..."
The physicist's eyes flashed: "A four-dimensional world?"
President Baker replied: "I don't know this, but as long as I take it in my hand, all the answers will be revealed."
The conversation paused, and the directors began to whisper to each other again, or frowned in thought, or closed their eyes and rubbed their brows.
About ten minutes later, the head of the McCarthy family with light golden temples raised his hand and said, "I have another question here. How should I share the treasure you are talking about?"
After a pause, he stared at Baker Richardson behind the curtain: "President Baker, I will decide whether to participate in this matter based on your answer, please be careful."
The scene immediately became quiet, and everyone calmed down their expressions and looked at Baker Richardson.
"I'm sorry, I can't answer this question at the moment." Baker Richardson shook his head regretfully: "To this day, I, including those ancient demons, still have not unveiled the true veil of the treasure. Looking back in time only reveals what it is currently. We have no idea whether it has other abilities or how long it can reach its maximum power."
"There is a reason for this. To this day, it has not evolved into a complete form. Even Li Xianyu himself cannot fully understand it and control it."
"How to share it? It depends on how we use it."
"If we regard it as a certain kind of energy, then what we have to do is to develop a machine that uses it. For example, make a time machine... Of course, this is my joke. But I believe that we will definitely be able to develop it. Ways to take advantage of it.”
"Before oil was discovered, humans also did not know the correct way to use this dirty liquid. Gentlemen, this requires the wisdom of all of us to study."
"In fact, no one has seen the true shape of the treasure. Why it is in Li Xianyu's body and how to take it out, I don't know."
"Of course, I know your concerns. This is indeed a big deal. I will give you some time to discuss and study. At four o'clock in the afternoon, we will reconvene the meeting and we will vote."
"Gentlemen and ladies, time is running out. All of Baoze's high-end combat power has been hidden in the Palace of the Gods. We speculate that it is about to mature."
"Okay, let's break up the meeting!"
Baker Richardson cut off the communication, took a sip of coffee, and tasted the bitter and fragrant liquid spreading between his taste buds.
Next to him, Qingshi and Dorgon, who had never spoken, were commenting on the high-level meeting of the vampire community in the world's most powerful country.
Dorgon said: "The efficiency is too slow. Your system will only make a simple thing extremely complicated."
If it were his era, the emperor would give an order and the national war would be fought without any hesitation.
The young master clicked his tongue twice: "The structure of this society is that a small number of elites manage the majority of mediocrities, but only one top thought is enough."
It pointed to its own brain.
A dictatorship that has been dreaming of being an emperor for hundreds of years. A fanatic believer who simply wants to turn all creatures in the world into his own... Although Baker Richardson cooperates with them, his thoughts are still human thoughts and he cannot agree with the two people's acting style.
"Only when different ideas collide can sparks of civilization burst out." Baker Richardson was too lazy to continue this topic and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, they will agree."
"So sure?" Dorgon glanced at him: "You know, you just drew a big pie, even though it is very real and exists. But why do they believe that you will share it with them."
Baker Richardson sneered: "They are not fighting for me, they are fighting for interests, and for themselves. Everyone who competes for interests cannot guarantee that he will be the winner in the end, but he will fight for the cake. There are many people with broken blood.”
"Your Highness the Regent, when you first decided to form an alliance with Pojun Poison Tail, you were sure that you would get the fruits? Didn't they also give you a big deal? You jumped into the trap without hesitation."
"If everyone is thinking: How can I get the fruit, how can I be qualified to share it? Then the world will be peaceful, and there won't be so many conflicts of interest."
"As long as they confirm the existence of the fruit and that there is really a treasure that can control time, they will end up without hesitation. Chasing interests is the nature of human beings... It is the nature of all living things."
"You have to grab it even if you can't get it, even if you get a bloody head. From ancient times to the present, are there not many regimes that have fought to death for cakes and suffered heavy losses?"
"The competition for and theft of advanced technologies and high-end weapons happens all the time. Spies in some countries have died one after another and suffered huge losses, but they still have not stopped craving for profits."
"What's more, I am the president of the Superpower Association after all, so I am much more reliable than ordinary "allies"."
... ..
Island country, luxury villa.
Yui Aoki was wrapped in a bathrobe, her black silk stockings tied behind her head, and holding a tall wine glass in her hand. She lay on the edge of the bathtub, looking at the sunny metropolis of Tokyo.
Today was a holiday, and she planned to take a bath and sleep all day to make up for the lack of sleep due to her busy work these past few days.
It has only been more than a month since the Tenjinja incident subsided, but the city seems to have forgotten the scars caused by the turmoil. Businesses are operating normally, office workers go to work as usual, and unconscious drunks can be seen everywhere on the Shinkansen and in parks.
The gratitude and emotion felt by most people in the official organization of the island country for that hero also disappeared in the days of gradual stabilization, or settled in the bottom of their hearts.
Nothing seems to have changed in the world.
He came and went, but he left indelible traces in Yui Aoki's heart. She could never regain the peace of the past like this city.
The embarrassing thing is that the guy hasn't replied to her email for a while. According to the habit of the two of them, they have to write an email in three days. Usually Aoki Yui takes the initiative to write an email, and then he responds.
The email from three days ago was sent, but there was no reply from the other party. It has been a full day now.
This day was extremely anxious, and Yui Aoki could not help but think wildly. Why didn't he reply to my email? Did he not see it? But it’s been a whole day, not a few hours. Moreover, we have a tacit understanding of sending emails every three days, so it is impossible for him not to pay attention to his email.
So you don't have feelings for me? The relationship faded, and I finally lost interest in this long-distance relationship. I finally wanted to abandon me, the notorious Aoki girl...
As I thought about it, I couldn't help but want to explode on the spot.
This reminded Yui Aoki of the joke he circulated on the Internet. Otakus always wait for the goddess's chat software to reply, and are frightened, but what they usually get is: haha, go to bed early, go to take a shower... .
Should I be grateful that I didn’t receive a “hehe” from him
Aoki Yui smiled bitterly and drank the red wine in the glass.
At this time, there was a knock on the bathroom door, and the nanny's voice came: "Miss Yui, the master of the house is here."
The Aoki family assigned her three nannies, who took good care of her daily life.
"I know." Yui Aoki put down the cup, walked along the steps and walked out of the bath.
She dried her hair, changed into a Sakura kimono, and met Daisuke Aoki in casual clothes in the living room.
"Master!" Yui Aoki folded his hands on his lower abdomen and bowed in greeting.
Daisuke Aoki nodded and glanced at the nanny present. The latter wisely exited the living room, opened the door, and took shelter for the time being.
"What's the attitude of Baoze?" Daisuke Aoki thought for a while and said, "I received news that Baoze's senior employees left Shanghai in large numbers and gathered in Zhejiang Province."
"What is this going to do? Shouldn't the current situation be about preparing for war? The Buddha's head died in the hands of President Baker, and the Kusanagi sword was also lost."
Aoki Yui sat down according to the hem of her kimono, and poured tea skillfully with gentle movements and a calm tone: "Master, do you think Baoze has the energy to fight against the Superpower Association at this juncture?"
"Even if foreign enemies are bullied on the other side of the world, they must grit their teeth and endure it. Enemies at home are the most deadly."
Daisuke Aoki nodded, showing concern.
They have seen the terror of the Lord. Baker Richardson turned against him and took away the Kusanagi sword. How to fight Baoze
Although there are many cutting-edge combat forces, there are only three Ji Dao, and Qin Ze is a newly promoted Ji Dao, so his strength is not that good after all. The unparalleled fighting spirit has the limitation of Li Xianyu. If Li Xianyu has an accident, the unparalleled fighting spirit will be useless.
"Since Baoze and the Superpower Association can't fight, then you still encourage them." Daisuke Aoki said helplessly: "Don't you discuss this matter with me?"
"If Baoze loses, just pretend I didn't say anything. But if he wins, sooner or later he will have to settle with the Superpower Association." Yui Aoki smiled.
What she wants to do now is to lead people to support Baoze, but reality does not allow it. In such an uncertain situation, the official organization will never take a stand, especially after the turmoil at Tenjin Shrine that they have just experienced, and they have suffered heavy losses.
She wanted to help Bao Ze out of pure selfishness.
"But I have a hunch that this day will come soon. Moreover, the Superpower Association will definitely intervene in this matter. It will not be an online scolding war." Yui Aoki said.
Her insistent attitude made Daisuke Aoki puzzled: "Why?"
"Intuition!" Yui Aoki prevaricates casually.
She knew the inside story. Baker Richardson's betrayal seemed to many people to be unreasonable, impulsive and ignorant, but Yui Aoki knew that President Baker coveted the fruit and chose to side with the ancient demon camp.
The reason is simple. After defeating the Overlord, it is impossible for Baker Richardson alone to seize the fruit.
On the contrary, by forming an alliance with the ancient demon, he could still compete. After learning that President Baker had stolen the Kusanagi sword, Aoki Yui figured it out.
For the above reasons, Baker Richardson will definitely drag the Superpowers Association into the water.
... ...
Four p.m.
The officials and directors of the Superpower Association gathered together again.
This time, there was no confusion or confusion on everyone's faces. They sat quietly in their seats and watched the curtain slowly slide down, and the projector projected Baker Richardson's appearance.
"Gentlemen and ladies, I believe everyone has the results." Baker Richardson said: "All that needs to be said has been said, so let's vote."
The waiter handed over sticky notes and then collected everyone's votes in a box.
Staff immediately went to record the voting results.
After a while, the voting results came out, the total number of votes: 62
Agree: 48
Against: 14
The projector announces the forces in favor and opposition. This is an open vote, not anonymous, and there is no fraud.
Baker Richardson's voice came: "Shojiba, tell me the results of the vote."
Kannid Shojiba said: "Yes, President, there are 48 votes in favor and 14 votes against."
"The old rules," President Baker said, "those who object can withdraw. Please leave now. If you don't leave, it will be deemed that you agree."
His tone was calm, as if he had expected this result.
Of the 14 votes against, only 8 people left, and the others chose to remain silent.
This means working with the organization.
"I think we cannot use the banner of the Super Power Association openly and openly. The relationship between the two countries must be maintained. The international relations between the two countries cannot be brought to an irreversible state because of the battle in the vampire world. This is the rule."
"We don't know about time manipulation. Those who invaded Baoze are terrorists and have nothing to do with us."
"Remember not to cause wanton destruction. Killing ordinary people is not allowed and makes no sense. On the contrary, it will cause trouble... Of course, if they use military weapons, it is none of our business."
"Our first goal is to occupy the Niushan Scenic Area, and the second is to destroy Baoze's branches in coastal provinces."
"President Baker, if you cannot open the entrance to the Pantheon Palace within 24 hours, then we will retreat."
The directors began to discuss word by word.
(End of chapter)